CHAPTER 6
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Paying Out Anchor Using Gravity
To let out the anchor release any anchor locks, insert the clutch handle
into the gipsy drive cap and turn it in a clockwise direction to tighten
the clutch. When in a safe mode, pull back on the clutch until the an-
chor and rode begin to pay out. Control the rate of anchor descent by
pushing the clutch lever forward. When the desired rode is paid out,
tighten the gipsy drive cap.
Paying Out Anchor Using Power
Make sure any anchor locks are disengaged and the pin through the
anchor shank is pulled along with the lanyard hook. Stand clear of all
windlass components when paying out.
Using the windlass momentary switch, press and hold the lower
portion of the switch. When the proper ratio of anchor rode is paid
out disengage the switch and tie off the rode to a cleat since it is not
recommended to let the windlass mechanism be the only source holding
the rode to the anchor on the sea bottom. Also, do not use the fail safe
pawl to hold the anchor load as windlass damage could occur.
Hauling In Anchor- Manual Recovery
Insert clutch handle into the gipsy drive cap and turn clockwise until
anchor is fully returned to the bow roller.
Hauling In Anchor Using Power
When anchor rode is safe to haul in use the windlass momentary switch
to haul in the anchor rode. Press and hold the upper portion of the
switch until the anchor is returned to the bow roller position.
The fail safe pawl does not need to be disengaged during retrieval as it
will act as a ratchet. When the anchor has been retrieved in the bow
roller position the fail safe pawl should be left engaged in the gipsy to
prevent accidental activation of the windlass while underway.
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